Swans live @ NOS Primavera Sound 2017, Porto, Portugal 720p

[@vinyldiary6664]

The knot 00:00 - 37:00 Screen Shot 37:00 - 43:30 Cloud of Unknowing 43:30 - 1:22:05 The Man Who Refused to be Unhappy 1:22:05 - 1:27:55 The version is not complete! the sound The Glowing Man is missing!

[@noisezone3774]

Thanks for the setlist! Yeah, the video ends with The Man Who Refused to be Unhappy for some reason

[@papermallard]

this is really bad :() :/

[@peepnox7747]

:)

[@arcrs40]

I SAW LIVE

[@neromxxn2252]

That keyboard player is absolutely insane

[@Muppio]

Gira looks both really really confused and really really focused at the same time.

[@tomt5745]

Focussed beyond imagination, considering how deep he invest in this performances

[@handsome_man69]

I really like this band. They are almost as good as Imagine Dragons

[@stunnareht]

I know right! They're almost on par with Coldplay for me as well truly a wonderful band

[@handsome_man69]

​@@stunnareht Coldplay are way better.

[@centroreciclodeatividadesa6614]

😂😂😂😂😂😂😂

[@suzanneyful]

Coldplay? Your joking right?

[@y4bly]

puleo's drumming on screen shot is incredible

[@concars1234]

I like how Gira has his back to the audience and is facing his band because it's pure workout for them. It's sort of like a traditional catholic mass where the priest has his back to the people and instead looks toward God while celebrating the mass

[@davidjairala69]

This is a transcendent experience right here. One with the universe n shit

[@agsrf6479]

51:20

[@ficklefartrecordsco3451]

Awww hell yuh

[@satchelharris3051]

The bassists playing is absolutely monstrous

[@mythoughtsonblank5769]

I love how gira uses lyrics from cloud of forgetting and puts it into cloud of unknowing.

[@dueeee22]

seeing them live is almost hypnotizing. it's not just a live show, it's an experience.

[@el_mal_de_ojo]

Exactly how I always describe seeing Swans live. They do some wizard shit with all the frequencies, the air feels thick with sound pressure waves, and you get lulled into a trance-like state with the relentless instrumental repetition and mantric chanting / shouting. Anyone that is even remotely 'into' music in any sense really ought to see Swans live if they can, it's an otherworldly experience.

[@dueeee22]

@@el_mal_de_ojo That's exactly what it's like. I had never heard of them, but a buddy at the time saw them at Bonnaroo. He invited me along and when I asked what type of music they play, he responded "loud." I'm glad I didn't do any research ahead of time and just dove in and experienced it live. I had the honor of seeing them in a tiny ballroom and as soon as they came on, everyone in the crowd put ear plugs in. I knew then it was going to be an amazing experience. The room was just spinning and vibrating. Everyone was just staring: frozen, mouths open--basking in what they were witnessing. Powerful stuff. Truly amazing.

[@perkwoo]

I need this show on a CD right now. This is unbelievable.

[@ulfingvar1]

I'd prefer a dvd or bluray..

[@inaijik]

You could do it yourself

[@jaczzasheat3787]

i looked at him dance and I thought yeah he wrote the consumer

[@urschei1127]

whats up with the book? I have never read it

[@EvilLadderGaming]

@@urschei1127 you'll just have to give it a read for yourself. All I can say is that it's not the type of thing you'd find in the children's section

[@marcooddone7877]

@@urschei1127 it's real literature: if you like Swans you should read it. Gira's poetic aesthetic is coherent and poignant even in his short tales...

[@neonmeate8180]

@@marcooddone7877There is absolutely no such thing as “real” literature

[@modefathy1205]

M.Gira looks to the band when they go out the note same like my mother look at me when I ate all food in the fridge 😂 we love you M.Gira

[@lightbreathermusic]

57:13 that scream would shake me to my core if i heard it live

[@sandygrungerson1177]

bots dont have a "core"

[@You-Know-Youre-Right]

Screen Shot gives me goosebumps and shivers down my spine, such an amazing performance

[@coolguy-je4pu]

Can you imagine how livid Michael was with all those people headbanging?

[@spitgorge2021]

if this was the 80s hed be beating the shit out of them

[@metalyuncle3106]

Why?

[@skirtboi]

@@metalyuncle3106 he wasn't fond of people coming to the "loudest band ever" just to headbang, as a result he would beat the living shit out of them.

[@moistoyzter8884]

@@skirtboi is this true? If so what a douche bag, who cares how people express themselves to music. That’s so egotistical.

[@lordoflightning7506]

@@moistoyzter8884 Michael Gira is blind

[@iamagoblin]

fuck me. heard of them, not listened before. fucking hell, amazing!

[@iamagoblin]

also, is the drummer a giant?! :)

[@vinyldiary6664]

Killer performance! I saw them a short time later, in Lisbon.

[@cranklabexplosion-labcentr8245]

Finally, a real Swans show in full. Vent: The dvds were good, but the way they were edited by viewing different shows into each song editing style got annoying. Ex: Gira would be going absolutely insane, flailing his arms around without his guitar on in one shot, but the next, same section of music he was playing Lucille.

[@handsomeb.wonderful2437]

Not sure of the keyboard player's name, but that man is the currant day Bernie Worrell.

[@sauliuxazz]

@@jeffw2004 Paul Wallfisch

[@Fafian0]

Maravillosos.

[@enzogalli5506]

Incredibile, fenomenale...geniale band!!!!!

[@Mitch94]

awesom quality, thanks....

[@markdarnell614]

This is "Caves of Lascaux" level ART!

[@HiGlowie]

You don’t need distortion to be heavy.

[@arsentoplak2635]

But it helps.

[@movingon8698]

Literally all these songs have distortion lmao

[@LunaticTheCat]

Lol, bro...

[@cavemantoe6153]

Most of the guitar is with a distortion/overdrive pedal, and the bass is definitely overdriven.

[@movingon8698]

@F 1 similar effect, same purpose

[@ollypification]

No adverts on this video. Refreshing

[@katarrhakt]

Glorious!

[@SuperLukas2001]

1:06:48 to 1:09:05 is the best of it

[@jetrivera-DiscipleOfChrist]

An Animals pfp watching a swans video? Did I find the perfect human being?

[@jetrivera-DiscipleOfChrist]

no you changed it, dang it

[@wills4794]

What's this doing to me? As I'm sat here listening and watching, all the hairs on my body are stood up!

[@tomt5745]

Well, that's Swans. Gira is a monster

[@Sighbot]

I dig this performance, but the bassist tone is kinda weird here. Idk if it was some equipment issue or if the recorded audio is wonky.

[@mjrleaguesweetie]

Shame it cut off before their cover of Party In the USA

[@scaryblackthistle]

1:23:18 Frank Zappa.

[@scaryblackthistle]

its not frank actually.

[@sweetsoul3145]

@@scaryblackthistle yea, cuz he's been dead for 30 years!

[@KeiExists]

@@scaryblackthistle what are you talking about, that is definitely Zappa.

[@informationoverloadunit1958]

He looks more like Ted Kaczynski

[@aidanmca4177]

@@scaryblackthistle ur stupid, that man is definitely frank zappa

[@p_almeidajorge]

Gira to Puleo at 1:24:10 : You know what to do.

[@nimusworks5475]

Thank You. Obrigado pelo Share!

[@andriinedoboravirandaband8140]

Power!!!

[@christopheisselet5272]

Great share, friend. For a great band, indeed... Lol. And thanks for posting this

[@TheRoad2awe]

So so good, thank you for sharing!

[@efolson]

Someone just pointed me towards this band to check them out. My first impressions are that they are very intense and full of angst, depression, frustration and anger. Their energy seems to stand in defiance of something, so they're not giving up, but staying in the fight. I also don't really find any joy here. I think that tension and release, pain and joy, all have their place in music. I find this tension to be monotonous and unresolved though, and in the end, it sounds more disturbing than beautiful. Joy is important, at least for me. I will keep listening though to see if there is something more here for me.

[@TristanSmith]

Most wholesome take on SWANS I've ever seen. I love how you ended this.

[@_bradleystrider]

that's crazy man, I almost forgot nobody asked

[@lightbreathermusic]

after listening to them for a while, especially their album "to be kind" and parts of "the glowing man", i found that swans really are displaying joy but it is so extreme and animalistic that it becomes ugly and violent. it's the feeling of a rage of joy and excitement explored to its fullest, thus creating a very cathartic atmosphere. that's kind of my take on their music since i don't find their newer stuff to be depressing at all and i actually quite enjoy and get a lot out of their music

[@lightbreathermusic]

@@_bradleystrider hey don't do my boy eric olson like that

[@dtanaka869-d]

1:23:19 GG LIVES!!

[@ericmsandoval]

1:52 LOL why. Just why.

[@jtotheulian708]

respect to the whte shirt audince member

[@arcrs40]

i saw live this

[@agsrf6479]

1:05:14

[@rleeroberts6350]

Wheres THOR ???

[@nediareyaprostovodospady]

Paul Wallfisch replaced Thor for the 2016-2017 tours except for the last show

[@Пупочечныйвойлок]

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[@michaeldent3669]

whats w/michaels beige armband ?

[@matthewgensler2392]

Michael gira is a mahasiddha, obviously

[@bobsondugnutt5688]

Do you work for google driving clicks/searches

[@fradianmanuel6881]

What's the last song called

[@noisezone3774]

The Man Who Refused to be Unhappy

[@wanneske1969]

I don't know who is God : Michael Gira or Nick Cave ?

[@leonardsimonis2376]

Both

[@hoedanook8181]

Jammie ....

[@isaacmerrell1675]

Does anyone know who that pianist is?

[@Anusia81]

Christoph Hahn

[@HornedBee]

Paul Wallfisch

[@Sighbot]

@@Anusia81 that's actually the lap steel guitar player

[@KarmaPaym3ntPlan]

1:07:01 💀

[@Pozitive571]

MASAKRA...

[@kronlund420]

Could you upload the lossless audio file(s) somewhere?

[@noisezone3774]

Hi, unfortunately I don't have any audio file. I only have this stream recording I found somewhere.

[@kronlund420]

@@noisezone3774 Fair enough

[@peepnox7747]

:D

[@adamweiss2336]

Hamlet describes.

[@vertyisprobablydead]

>hour and a half >4 songs

[@lucasporto1072]

Who edited this deserves to go to jail

[@paolovallejo5500]

you should go to jail

[@finlaydexter984]

ah that's cool, Hugh Laurie has taken up drums

[@G.A.Ullrich_1Q84]

Hahahahaha finally someone mentions it 🤣

[@new2dc2883]

YESSSS!!!!! I’m not alone!

[@ericmsandoval]

I’m so glad they got rid of the goofy piano guy. Does not fit the intensity of Swans at all.

[@neromxxn2252]

I think hes amazing and added a lot to the performances, but you do you

[@bobsondugnutt5688]

Stop looking and start listening

[@jhongoliac24]

Suenan parecidos a tool y a los chunguitos

[@fabtheman4693]

please, tool no es nada al lado de swans

[@JR-rk3hs]

fab the man tool is superior

[@fabtheman4693]

J R please... early swans are far more brutal than tool, even post reunion swans kicks more ass

[@Demention94]

Gira would make a better painter than singer. Though he's a good musician..

[@nimusworks5475]

A maestro is what it is..and a profet

[@AlissonSilva-ox4uz]

Good musician is an understatement really

[@moistoyzter8884]

As much as I appreciate Swans, this is a very dull, lifeless performance besides the instrumentation

[@paolovallejo5500]

the instrumentation is the show you silly, silly person

[@markdarnell614]

at 1:03:09 - a Young Portuguese Woman picks her nose...the Perfect response to Michael Gira's FLAT AS FUCK Voice! Maybe Swans was The Thing back in the 90's, but all of his shit sounds the same,...the same repetitive, droney, fake cathartic bullshit he did with Angels of Light. Ultimately Overhyped, and Underwhelming.

[@Demention94]

I hear some music in there man. Maybe you've moved past the experience? Cathartic bullshit is sort of an oxymoron, but I hear you.

[@amireal5458]

no

[@AlissonSilva-ox4uz]

LOOOOOOOL aww he mad cause Swans is more popular than his favorite little band